Forum Guidelines Seniors4Psychedelics Film Guide

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Seniors4Psychedelics Film Guide



Theme: Psychedelic Rock & Visual Integration

Use Cases: Tripping, Integration, Legacy Circles, Facilitator Training

Format: Sorted by Mood & Intention

Visual Immersion & Awe

Ideal for peak experiences or gentle stimulation

• Baraka (1992) – Global rituals, nature, and humanity—no dialogue, just pure visual poetry

• Samsara (2011) – Companion to Baraka, exploring cycles of life and death

• Enter the Void (2009) – Neon-drenched, out-of-body experience set in Tokyo

• The Holy Mountain (1973) – Surreal, symbolic, and spiritually provocative

• Fantastic Planet (1973) – Animated allegory with trippy visuals and social commentary

Mind Expansion & Cosmic Themes

Great for reflection, philosophy, and altered states


• Waking Life (2001) – Animated dreamscape exploring consciousness and free will

• The Fountain (2006) – Time-traveling meditation on love, death, and transcendence

• 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) – Iconic stargate sequence and existential themes

• Annihilation (2018) – Psychedelic sci-fi with themes of transformation and decay

• The Matrix (1999) – Reality-questioning classic with spiritual undertones


Gentle, Heart-Centered Integration

Perfect for post-journey reflection or elder storytelling


• My Neighbor Totoro (1988) – Whimsical, healing, and emotionally grounding

• The Secret of Kells (2009) – Celtic-inspired animation with mystical symbolism

• The Little Prince (2015) – Poetic, tender, and visually enchanting

• Koyaanisqatsi (1982) – A visual symphony on imbalance and modern life

• The Last Shaman (2016) – Documentary on ayahuasca and healing journeys


Psychedelic Rock & Counterculture Legacy

For music lovers, legacy circles, and cultural reflection

• The Velvet Underground (2021) – Documentary blending music, art, and rebellion

• Woodstock (1970) – Iconic concert film capturing the spirit of a generation

• Monterey Pop (1968) – Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and the birth of psychedelic rock

• Pink Floyd: Live at Pompeii (1972) – Atmospheric, meditative performance

• Yellow Submarine (1968) – Beatles animation with surreal visuals and playful spirit

 

[Shambles]

I fukkin all of those movies. Got little else to add, but they be belters imo.

Off the top of my head… Pink Floyd Live @ Pompeii and Pink Floyd The Wall spring to
mind.

The sequels to Koyaansqatsi are also pretty damn good - especially part two. Me and a friend watched the entire trilogy whilst mongoed on mushies one night. Was pretty kewl.

 

[alasdairm]

i saw baraka while tripping on acid at the haymarket odeon in london many years ago

that was quite an experience.

alasdair